After my stepmother was shot, I took my brothers to the countryside

Chapter 252 Shen Nian Catches Snail Girl

"Xiao Nian, let's go. Let's go back and have lunch first, and come back after the nap." Su Dingyi shook the dirt in his trouser legs, straightened up, and said to Shen Nian.

Shen Nian nodded in agreement, but secretly thought to herself that she must catch this "snail girl" today to find out who was secretly helping them dig potatoes.

Shen Nian and his companions, along with Ye Jiaojiao and others, returned to the team together.

Hearing the sound of the courtyard door opening, Shen Nianle poked her head out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "Sister, you're back. Wash your hands first, my brother's meal will be ready soon."

Shen Nian responded, walked to the well, washed his hands, and then went into the house to pour a glass of water and drink it. The cool water slid down his throat, dispelling all the fatigue.

The lunch was very sumptuous, with eggs, vegetables, and a large bowl of fish soup. The five siblings sat together and ate with relish.

Shen Nian ate two bowls of rice unconsciously. She sighed inwardly, thinking that everything tasted better when you were tired.

After dinner, Shen Nian'an and the other three returned to their rooms for a nap. Shen Nian tossed and turned in bed, constantly wondering who she would catch red-handed.

Glancing at the watch on his wrist, Shen Nian felt that it was about time, so he got up and went out.

It was the hottest time of the year, the sun was high in the sky and the heat was rolling.

The villagers were all taking a nap at home, and the fields were silent except for the occasional chirping of insects.

Before Shen Nian reached the potato field, she saw her and Su Dingyi's potato field from afar.

A figure wearing a military green suit and a straw hat was bending over and digging potatoes.

Although he only saw his back, Shen Nian recognized him at a glance - it was Yan Qing.

In the entire brigade, he was the only one who liked to wear army green, even his shoes were army green.

As Shen Nian walked towards him, she was wondering why Yan Qing wanted to help her.

Could it be that he might be a remnant of Li Cui and was helping me dig potatoes in order to get closer to me?

But on second thought, Shen Nian felt it was impossible.

After all, no spy would dig potatoes for someone in the hot sun just to get close to them, right?

So what on earth could he be doing this for?

Assuming that if he was not a remnant of Li Cui, then he was not digging potatoes to get close to himself.

Then he is...

Oh right! That piece of land is under the responsibility of Aunt Su and me. Could it be that Aunt Su knows this person named Yan Qing?

Shen Nian felt that he should have guessed the truth.

Gu Yanqing had already sensed Shen Nian's presence before she even approached.

But he didn't look back, still concentrating on digging potatoes with his head down.

It was not until Shen Nian called out, "Yan Zhiqing?" that Gu Yanqing seemed to notice her and looked up at her.

"Shen Zhiqing, why are you here on such a hot day? Aren't you taking a nap at home?"

There seemed to be a hint of teasing in Gu Yanqing's voice, as if he had already expected her to come.

Shen Nian felt that this man was somewhat dangerous, and looked at him with a scrutinizing look in his eyes: "Yan Zhiqing, why are you in our fields? You dug all the potatoes in our fields at noon these few days?"

Yan Qing chuckled and nodded calmly: "Yes, I couldn't sleep at noon, so I just found a piece of land to help."

"Just found a random piece of land to help?" Shen Nian looked at him like an idiot. "Yan Zhiqing, your 'random' is such a coincidence. Every time it happens to be our and Aunt Su's land."

Gu Yanqing took off his straw hat, fanned it gently to bring a hint of coolness, and said with a smile: "Shen Zhiqing, what you said..."

Shen Nian did not give Gu Yanqing any chance to cover up and said bluntly:

"I guess you want to help Aunt Su, right? You know Aunt Su. What kind of relationship are you to Aunt Su? Nephew or nephew?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yanqing was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

He didn't expect Shen Nian's insight to be so strong, and he guessed it almost right.

However, he did not admit it directly. Instead, he continued to laugh it off and tried to change the subject: "Shen Zhiqing, you really have a rich imagination."

Shen Nian didn't buy his story. She stared at Gu Yanqing's eyes, approached him step by step, and said firmly:

"Yan Zhiqing, don't treat me like a three-year-old. You've come to help us dig potatoes at noon for several days in a row. Who would believe you if you said there wasn't some special reason? I don't know you well, so it can only be because of Aunt Su."

Gu Yanqing looked at Shen Nian's clear eyes, and saw his own reflection. He also saw the girl's pressing momentum, and couldn't help but secretly praise her cleverness.

So, he sighed lightly and decided to confess: "Okay, Shen Zhiqing, you guessed right. I do know Aunt Su, and she took care of me when I was a child."

After Shen Nian heard what he said, the doubts in his heart dissipated a little. As long as he was not a spy, it would be fine.

However, she soon remembered the first day Yan Qing and his companions went to the countryside, and the gaze that had been fixed on her.

"You... know me?" Shen Nian asked tentatively.

When Gu Yanqing heard this, a subtle emotion flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He chuckled, "Shen Zhiqing, are you asking this because I look familiar?"

Gu Yanqing deliberately kept the secret, trying to tease this girl who looked smart and alert.

Shen Nian, however, didn't buy his tricks. He frowned slightly and said firmly, "Yan Zhiqing, don't interrupt me. I just want to know... there are wild boars!"

Gu Yanqing looked at Shen Nian's pupils which suddenly dilated, and looked in the direction she was looking. Sure enough, there was a wild boar turning around in the cornfield not far away, making low roars.

Gu Yanqing thought Shen Nian was scared, so he instinctively grabbed her wrist and shouted anxiously, "Run!"

Shen Nian didn't react for a moment and instinctively ran after Gu Yanqing.

While running, Gu Yanqing observed the surrounding environment, trying to find a place for Shen Nian to hide.

Unexpectedly, after running a few meters, Shen Nian suddenly shook off his hand: "Yan Zhiqing, go back to the brigade and find someone to help. I'll go see if I can smash it to death first."

Gu Yanqing was stunned by Shen Nian's words. Did he hear correctly? This little girl said she wanted to smash the wild boar to death?

He looked at Shen Nian's slender figure, which looked like she had no flesh on her body. "Shen Zhiqing, are you kidding me? That wild boar has thick skin and flesh..."

However, Shen Nian didn't listen to what he said. He went back, picked up the hoe and walked towards Wang Midi.

When Gu Yanqing saw that she was serious, he quickly picked up a hoe and followed her.

"Shen Zhiqing, wait a minute, this is too dangerous!" Gu Yanqing shouted anxiously as he caught up with Shen Nian.

Shen Nian seemed not to hear it, staring at the cornfield in front of him with a sharp gaze.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Shen Nian, Gu Yanqing rushed in front of her and tried to protect her, "Follow me!"